Travel

Family sailing in the Caribbean is the experience of a lifetime

Second Mate Marina at the helm of our 46-foot Beneteau leaving Prospect Reef, Road Town, Tortola.

Caribbean Yacht Charter BVI surpassed our expectations for a week-long sail

Kelley House opens year-round, offers best rooms for $80-$89

The same room will cost $375 a night next summer

   The Kelley House opened for business in 1742, 100 years after the first Europeans settled on Martha's Vineyard, and today is considered one of the island's premier lodgings.

Greek friendliness adds flavor to an already magic land

The changing of the Royal Guards at the Greek Parliament is a must stop for most visitors.  We had a superb guide who made sure we got close enough for these photos.

Thera (Santorini) is probably the most-photographed island in the world but only one of the eight we visited this month in the Aegean Sea. Pat Brooks photos.

Thera (Santorini) is probably the most-photographed island in the world but only one of the eight we visited this month in the Aegean Sea. Pat Brooks photos.

A British Crown Colony 550 miles south of Miami

A very special New England place

The Bethel Inn is nestled in 200 acres in the historic district of this picture-postcard village. See the aerial of this spectacular property at the bottom.

Golf, skiing, canoeing, even gem mining is this quintessential village

By Walter & Patricia Brooks

Discovering Boston's Harborwalk and the best views in BostonThe suites on the top floors have easily the best views in Boston. From ours we look out on the harbor with Logan Airport and Winthrop beyond.

At the Seaport Hotel for a water taxi and an eclectic meal or two

Linekin Bay Resort can train you to sail like a veteran

Looking out from our table after a day of sailing,the beauty of this special place lingers as a late sailor comes up to his mooring while guests at the saltwater pool watch in the low light of a Linekin Bay sunset.

Text by Patricia Brooks, photos by Walter Brooks.